Arts events in Chicago

Check out happening arts events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago River New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Riverwalk Celebrations

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Chicago Riverwalk

Jim Gaffigan at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Chris Lake in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Radius

Cirque du Soleil: Twas The Night Before - Chicago

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Jim Gaffigan

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before at Chicago Theatre

 Thu, 11 Dec Chicago Theatre

Mavis Staples with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:30 am The Chicago Theatre

Mavis Staples at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 10 Jan Chicago Theatre

Rich Brian: Where Is My Head 2026 World Tour at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

David Spade

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

James Acaster at Chicago Theatre

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Jim Gaffigan

 Sat, 21 Feb The Chicago Theatre

Brian Regan at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Tue, 13 Jan Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

Patti LuPone

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Opeth with Katatonia (18+)

 Thu, 12 Feb at 01:30 am Riviera Theatre - Chicago

Gatsby's Prohibition New Years Eve Party 2026 at Morgan Manufacturing

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 113 to 1,193

Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

James Acaster

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

David Spade at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Rich Brian at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Robert Glasper in Chicago

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery Chicago

State Champs, Real Friends, Harrison Gordon, Driveways in Chicago

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Vir Das

 Thu, 26 Feb The Chicago Theatre

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

New Year's Eve Party 2026 @ City Hall | Fulton Market's Hottest NYE Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm City Hall Events USD 16 to 113

HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Patti LuPone performing 'MATTERS OF THE HEART' theatrical concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Ghostface Killah at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

Sound Tribe Sector 9 - STS9 at Ramova Theatre

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:30 pm Ramova Theatre

Mavis Staples

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

All Out: Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Kathleen Madigan

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Brian Regan

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Opeth

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Say Anything & Motion City Soundtrack

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Opeth at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Jessica Kirson at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Aleman & Gera MX - Rich Mafia Tour US 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Robert Glasper in Chicago

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery Chicago

Robert Glasper in Chicago

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery Chicago

Robert Glasper in Chicago

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:30 pm City Winery Chicago

Motion City Soundtrack with Say Anything

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 am Riviera Theatre - Chicago

Matroda in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Patti Austin in Chicago

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm City Winery Chicago

Chicago, Bars, views in Chicago

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:15 pm ANITA DEE (BURNHAM HARBOR) TEMPORARY ADDRESS

Jonathan Richman in Chicago

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Phantom on the ROOF - NYE 2026

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 201 N State St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60601

New Years Eve Bollywood Bash

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Club 7 USD 31

James Acaster

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Dean Lewis at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

The Second City - Rudolph Runs Wild

 Fri, 26 Dec at 05:00 pm The Second City Mainstage Theatre

Sound Tribe Sector 9 - STS9 - 3 Day Pass (12/29 - 12/31) (18+ Event)

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:30 am Ramova Theatre

Fountains of Wayne at Vic Theatre

 Wed, 31 Dec Vic Theatre

Not For Radio - Maria Zardoya of The Marias at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Loyle Carner in Chicago

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm Thalia Hall

Hamlet at Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

STS9 New Year's 2025 at Ramova Theatre

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:30 pm 3520 S Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

Kathleen Madigan

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Matroda 360º

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

Hannah Berner

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Chicago Philharmonic: Titanic Live

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

DRAMA at the Salt Shed | Presented by Jack Daniel's

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 pm The Salt Shed

New Year's Eve Party 2026 at The 101 Chicago | City Lights & Fireworks

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The 101 Chicago | 19th Floor Registration USD 113 to 3,308

Several States at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm 3520 S Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

Umphrey's McGee, Andy Frasco & The U.N. in Chicago

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

DIIV in Chicago

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Raheem DeVaughn in Chicago

 Sun, 28 Dec at 05:00 pm City Winery Chicago

Cat Power at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Parking James Acaster

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Cat Power

 Thu, 26 Feb Riviera Theatre - IL

Blippi at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

Fri, 13 Feb at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

DEATH STRANDING Strands of Harmony World Tour

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Authors on Tap: Margot Douaihy and Gillian Flynn

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

Blippi Live (not feat. Stevin John) - Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

CHICAGO BOLLYWOOD NYE 2026 @SEVEN NIGHTCLUB

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 pm Seven Nightclub Chicago USD 30 to 270

AKA Warrior Cup 2026

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 am Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

PAW PATROL X CAMP

 Thu, 04 Dec at 10:00 am CAMP, A Family Experience Store

BONES in Chicago

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Reggies

Patti Austin in Chicago

 Sun, 08 Feb at 07:30 pm City Winery Chicago

DRAMA, Felix Da Housecat, Blank Sense, m.e.h. in Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

VALENTINO KHAN at Sound-Bar

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Martha Graham Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

José James with Lizz Wright: Marvin Gaye’s I Want You

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Jade Eagleson - Coming to a HonkyTonk Near You Tour

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm Carol's Pub

SOLD OUT HOH2025: MACABRE, AVERNUS, BONES, TTCM, BRAINBLEED, DISROBE, CONDITION CRITICAL & DREAMLINE

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:30 pm Reggies

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Infekt at Ramova Theatre | Chicago, IL

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am 3520 S Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

Magic City Hippies in Chicago

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Metro Chicago

Dean Lewis

 Thu, 29 Jan Riviera Theatre - IL

NOTHING MORE, Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie in Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm Riviera Theatre

Darci Lynne

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre

Hannah Berner

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Monolink at Vic Theatre

 Wed, 18 Feb at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Vic Theatre

Chrisette Michele in Chicago

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:30 pm City Winery Chicago